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adhere

粘连 (粘連) nián​lián frequency
adhere verb
to stick together or become joined, often through a sticky surface or substance

The two stamps got stuck together after getting damp.

adhesion verb
the abnormal union of adjacent body tissues, typically occurring after surgery or inflammation

The doctor is treating the patient for intestinal adhesions left after surgery.

粘连 (粘連) zhān​lián
adhesion verb
to stick together or cohere, especially referring to the abnormal union of body tissues or surfaces

This ointment can prevent tissue adhesions following surgery.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
0.330 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
5.60 per million

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